Herder met zijn kudde 1755 - 1811

"Herder met zijn kudde" (Shepherd with his herd) is an etching by Dutch artist Barend Hendrik Thier, dating from 1755-1811. The print depicts a shepherd with his herd of cows resting near a bridge and a ruined building. The scene is rendered in a naturalistic style, with attention to detail given to the figures, animals, and landscape. This artwork is a fine example of Thier's work, known for its realistic depiction of everyday life in the Dutch countryside, and its masterful use of light and shadow. The etching is relatively small, measuring 197 mm in height and 247 mm in width.